i just started with this one. is there a way to get rid of the beginner tanks to make space for new models? or do you have to pay for a new garage? did you buy gold or is there a way to earn it while playing?
Quote from: Keunert on March 17, 2012, 03:28:17 AM
i just started with this one. is there a way to get rid of the beginner tanks to make space for new models? or do you have to pay for a new garage? did you buy gold or is there a way to earn it while playing?
you can sell the tanks that occupy garage slots and replace them with higher tier tanks
and you can earn gold in clan wars or buy it with real currency
You can go into your "Depot" tab and sell stuff. Even after you sell an old tank you've levelled out of, you'll still have any extra upgrades you purchased in your depot that can be sold. Every once in awhile I'll go back and rifle through them & sell the guns/ammo/whatnot that can't be used for any future possible tanks. But I do keep the ones that can be placed on other lines' tanks for the same nationality, if I plan on going down those paths.
Also.. don't forget to remove your crew to your Barracks if they have a high crew rating %, before selling the tank. I believe it has a popup that reminds you of this when you sell one nowadays. You can retrain them, for a rating loss, on a different tank. IIRC, I don't bother with taking them off unless they're around 70% or higher if I'm gonna use them on the same type in the future (heavy/med/TD/arty) or over 75% otherwise. There's more of a tank model penalty for retraining them to a different general type, so keep that in mind. Having two separate crews for a specific line (Soviet Heavy tank line for ex.) allows you to leapfrog those crews up to new tanks, while still have two tanks to use at once when starting (since you can exit battle after you're dead, it's ideal to have a minimum of two to keep the xp & creds rolling in faster - less down time).
thank you guys.
btw whats the fun in playing artillery or tank destroyers?
Quote from: Keunert on March 17, 2012, 01:41:34 PM
thank you guys.
btw whats the fun in playing artillery or tank destroyers?
Artillery has some crazy ass top-down spy satellite view, so they're the space laser of the game with long reload times. Tank Destroyers are more 'stealthy' (lower visibility) and their accuracy is generally better than a turreted tank so they're good for hiding & sniping at long distance.
Both of them have low hit points and no turret, so if they're tracked or rammed then you can't aim anywhere else but forward. The price of sniping.
+1.
Artillery can tip the battle if you're good and your team works with you. Sometimes a teammate can force an enemy tank into shelter where they think they're safe. But if you position yourself properly sometimes you can get an angle that is unexpected and drop a round in when they think they're safe. Buying the premium rounds always gives you better punch, but sometimes just spooking a unit out of a corner is enough to turn a game.
The key to arty is the wait time it takes for your gun to zero in. You may be able to see all over the map (but only see spotted enemy units), but to get your gun to bear on them can take time. The bigger the gun, the longer it takes, and sometimes the battle can move on before you have a chance to get a shot in. I've had games where I hit nothing. I've had a couple where I killed four or five tanks and saved the day. But that's sorta how the whole WoT game goes anyway :)
To begin with, hold off on buying garage or barracks slots, equipment, and possibly even some tanks until they go on sale for 1/2 price. That will save you a lot of gold/credits. Even 100% crew training goes on sale from time to time for half price.
I kept most of the vehicles and their crews after they had attained Elite status (all items researched). I just couldn't stand to lose the money it had cost to train the crews (200 gold for each crew member for training to 100%) and another 200 gold per crew member every time I advanced a tier; I don't recall how many credits it would take to train them to 75%. The point is that if you keep the same crew from one tier to the next all the way to the top tier, it will cost you a bundle.
SPGs (artillery) has been nerfed so much that it can be an exercise in frustration if you don't have a good team, and especially if your crew isn't skilled. For example, if you have a free crew that is only trained to 50% you aren't going to be as good an asset to your team as you would be if you had a crew trained to 75% or 100%. I personally avoid using 50% crews.
As for Tank Destroyers, think of them as Rogues. They can be a lot of fun if they suit your play style. But you don't need to be a TD to have stealth abilities; I have seen many tanks vanish right before my eyes in the middle of a firefight.
World of Tanks is free to play. But having a Premium Account (which costs gold which in turn costs real life money) gives you bonuses that will make gameplay easier. Anything called Premium costs gold/RL money. You can get nearly everything free in WoT--it just takes longer with a free account.
Enough of my rambling. I'll just say that I have had a lot of fun playing this game and I would recommend that everyone interested in the genre give it a try.
Yep, if there's one thing that will always improve your gameplay, it is your crew % rating. The higher, the better.
The 50% starter crews are just terrible. Inaccurate, terrible spotting range, slow, etc. You'll notice a big difference as they improve over time. If there's one thing to spend gold on, at least when you get to mid or higher tier tanks that you'll be using a lot longer, it's purchasing that 100% crew training for 200 gold.
most of the games i will get killed. so i lose all spent coins each time my crew hits the dirt?
btw with what camera setting do you play? i find aiming easiest with the sniper view. but this way
i won't see much else. do you play and shoot while zoomed out?
do you hide each reload time?
Quote from: Keunert on March 18, 2012, 09:30:46 AM
most of the games i will get killed. so i lose all spent coins each time my crew hits the dirt?
btw with what camera setting do you play? i find aiming easiest with the sniper view. but this way
i won't see much else. do you play and shoot while zoomed out?
do you hide each reload time?
The game plays more like an FPS than a tank sim. Yes, you should be seeking cover after you shoot. There's nothing wrong with sniper mode when you're shooting, but it never hurts to zoom out and see what's happening. Also, pay attention to your mini-map. That will tell you where your friends are and where spotted enemies are. Unspotted enemies are, of course, not on that view, but it's better than nothing.
Also, the armor modeling is reasonably accurate - flank shots are better than frontal. Avoid shooting a turret unless you have a much more advanced gun than the tank you're aiming at. There are mods out there that will actually highlight the weak spots on enemy tanks. Some might call that cheating, but there ya go.
Also, as you get into the game, realize that there are clan options which will open up new game aspects. Some clans, however, are purists. They do not take kindly to people who buy their tanks instead of earning them. OTOH, some tanks are real money makers. Buying something like a Loewe will net you a fairly advanced tank that will rack up the money, allowing you to easily buy upgrades. Some guys will insult that kind of gaming by calling those folks "wallet warriors" but it is a viable option in the game, and in fact buying stuff is the only way that the devs get paid. So IMHO the purists are actually doing the game a disfavor by discriminating against folks who pay. There's enough disagreement on that topic for a number of flame wars - but now you know :)
Speaking of Wallet Warriors...
Did the devs remove the Chinese T-55/62 copy that sold for gold? I didn't see it in the purchase list anymore. Too many complaints??
The Chinese Type 59 medium tank is no longer available. It may be sold during a special sale sometime in the future, however.
Like any other "Premium" tank, it's main purpose was to make money for the company. I'm glad it's gone and wish it had never been introduced in the first place.
Quote from: Greybriar on March 20, 2012, 08:49:49 AM
The Chinese Type 59 medium tank is no longer available. It may be sold during a special sale sometime in the future, however.
Like any other "Premium" tank, it's main purpose was to make money for the company. I'm glad it's gone and wish it had never been introduced in the first place.
Same here. The original list of Purchasable tanks was fine since they were lower tier stuff. But since they've dropped high-end tanks in, it's made the game worse IMO. The cat's outta the bag now, though, so there's no going back.
It was about that time when I started losing interest, and it was definitely a factor why I stopped playing it much.
Just an FYI.
World of Tanks' One Year Anniversary Special (http://worldoftanks.com/news/1184-one-year-anniversary-special/) begins tomorrow morning!
Quote from: World of TanksTankers!
One year ago World of Tanks released in North America and we wanted to celebrate this momentous occasion with you. We've also designed the special to be themed around the Battle of Berlin, which started on April 16, 1945.
This is no ordinary special, though -- we've supercharged it with numerous discounts and bonuses for you to enjoy this weekend as we celebrate World of Tanks' first year of live service.
The special starts at 11:30 UTC on April 12, 2012 and ends at 11:00 UTC on April 16, 2012. The following discounts and bonuses will be active:
* 5x experience for the first victory of the day on each of your tanks
* 15% discount on six-month and one-year premium account options
* 3-day premium for 250 (normally 650)
* 7-day premium for 650 (normally 1250)
* 50% discount on:
o Standard: IS, KV-13, SU-8, PzKpfw V Panther, PzKpfw VI Tiger, Hummel
o Premium: T-25, T14, Matilda, Valentine, Churchill
* 50% discount on 100% crew training
* 50% discount on crew retraining
* 50% discount on camouflage
* 50% discount on equipment
Please note that selling the above-mentioned vehicles during the special will return 50% of their current sale price.
Be sure to take advantage of the discounts and bonuses while this special lasts! The above-mentioned offers will end on April 16, 2012.
I suggest that players don't do their dailies until this special starts.
5x experience is an awesome bonus
The premium discount is good...likely stacks
tHE 50% discount on the churchill is really good.
For starting players I recommend the churchill tank as their first premium. easy on the pocket book and well armoured so you can make a few mistakes and still live to fight another battle
Now they are giving away a One Year Anniversary Bonus Code (http://worldoftanks.com/news/1185-one-year-anniversary-bonus-code/):
Quote from: World of TanksTank commanders,
This month we are celebrating our first year anniversary. On this occasion we would like to offer you one free day of premium account during which you will receive:
* 50% more experience per battle
* 50% more crew experience per battle
* 50% more credits earned in a battle
* Opportunity to create a platoon of 3
* Opportunity to create a tank company
The new anniversary bonus code is due to run through the upcoming days. Starting from April 12 at 00:00 UTC until April 16 at 23:59 UTC.
During these days only, you will be able to activate your free premium account by using the following bonus code: TANKSBDAY (Use caps only). If you need more information on how to activate the promo code, please read the instructions (http://worldoftanks.com/game/guide/en/general/bonus).
If you already have a premium account, after putting in the promo code you will receive a 24h extension to your premium play time.
See you on the battlefields!
PzIV: commander Keunert just killed 7 ennemies!
Quote from: Keunert on April 12, 2012, 03:10:32 PM
PzIV: commander Keunert just killed 7 ennemies!
V cool!
IV for Victory!
Fetch me a beer IV!
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Those are cute and all but does anyone really think they could ID a T-34 in a lineup?